The historical Buddha taught that family ties were obstacles to enlightenment as attachment to family causes suffering, but he honored his mother figures throughout his life.
There is something rather affecting about growing up and growing older alongside a fictional character. Bridget Jones, now a middle-aged mum, reflects the real challenges and joys of life.
Tamara Lindeman returns with her Weather Station moniker. "I've gotten used to feeling like I'm crazy-or just lazy," she sings at the start of "Neon Signs." But she's neither. I'd argue she's rather actively astute in reading the human condition through a skew of indie rock and melodic arrangements. This Toronto-based artist wrings out stress, and desolation, in portraying how cities can push anybody over the edge with the telling lead single.
Knightley described a recent encounter with builders who held up cue cards in homage to her character's moment in Love Actually. She found it 'creepy and sweet', reflecting the mix of emotions in the film.